The daffy, innately British joke that propels the cheeky U.K. comedy hit Shaun of the Dead is that although real zombies have risen up -- slacker wankers Shaun (Simon Pegg) and his best pal and roommate, Ed (Nick Frost), are too slack, wankerish, and blitheringly British to notice.

Parents need to know that this movie is not for kids. Although it's more of a comedy than a true horror movie, there is still enough blood, guts, and gore to turn your stomach and make you avert your eyes. It's also extremely violent -- zombies and humans try to kill each other in every way possible -- biting, shooting, stabbing, impaling, etc. There is almost nonstop profanity and some crude humor. There's also a lot of smoking and drinking, and there are a few drug references. There are also some intense scenes, such as when a son is forced to kill his zombie mother and some characters consider killing themselves.

Families can talk about the appeal of zombie movies. They can also talk about satire, and point out the many instances that occur in this film.

The good stuff

Messages: A man has to kill his zombie mother and characters contemplate suicide.

What to watch for

Violence: Graphic, bloody gore. Humans and zombies constantly try to kill each other in various ways -- by biting, shooting, impaling, stabbing, etc.

Sex: Some sexual references and crude humor.

Language: Lots of extremely strong language.

Consumerism: Product placement for Coke and Jaguar.

Drinking, drugs and smoking: Nonstop drinking and smoking -- many scenes set in a bar. Some drug references.

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